hydroxyl

Meanings

Plural: hydroxyls

Noun

the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.

Origin / Etymology

From a blend of hydrogen + oxygen + -yl.

Synonyms

hydroxyl group, hydroxyl radical

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